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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 339.82 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 339.82 and 104.83 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 339.82 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/339.82 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 339.82 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 35,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623.33/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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