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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 340.14 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 340.14 and 104.97 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 340.14 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/340.14 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 340.14 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 35,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.50/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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