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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 339.99 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 339.99 and 104.93 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 339.99 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/339.99 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 339.99 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 35,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675.15/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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