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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.33 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.33 and 105.04 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.33 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.33 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.33 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 35,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,748.00/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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