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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.61, 339.81 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.61, 339.81 and 104.90 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.61 : 339.81 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.61/339.81 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.61x = 339.81 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.61x = 35,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,646.07/226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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