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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 340.20 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 340.20 and 103.46 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 340.20 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/340.20 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 340.20 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 35,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.39/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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