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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 339.69 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 339.69 and 104.74 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 339.69 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/339.69 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 339.69 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 35,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579.13/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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