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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 339.57 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 339.57 and 104.79 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 339.57 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/339.57 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 339.57 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 35,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,583.54/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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