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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 339.81 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 339.81 and 104.87 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 339.81 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/339.81 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 339.81 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 35,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635.87/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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