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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 339.96 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 339.96 and 104.88 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 339.96 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/339.96 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 339.96 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 35,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655.00/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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