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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 339.78 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 339.78 and 104.70 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 339.78 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/339.78 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 339.78 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 35,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573.84/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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