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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 339.64 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 339.64 and 104.90 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 339.64 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/339.64 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 339.64 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 35,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626.87/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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