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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.48 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.48 and 104.51 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.48 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.48 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.48 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 35,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,477.75/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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