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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 339.96 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 339.96 and 104.53 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 339.96 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/339.96 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 339.96 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 35,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.02/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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