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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 340.07 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 340.07 and 103.32 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 340.07 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/340.07 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 340.07 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 35,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135.52/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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