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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 340.28 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 340.28 and 104.84 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 340.28 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/340.28 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 340.28 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 35,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676.02/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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