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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 339.71 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 339.71 and 103.34 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 339.71 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/339.71 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 339.71 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 35,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.74/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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