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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.61, 340.06 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.61, 340.06 and 104.88 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.61 : 340.06 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.61/340.06 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.61x = 340.06 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.61x = 35,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665.49/226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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