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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 339.71 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 339.71 and 105.15 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 339.71 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/339.71 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 339.71 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 35,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720.51/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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