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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 340.09 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 340.09 and 103.25 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 340.09 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/340.09 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 340.09 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 35,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,114.88/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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