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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.03 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.03 and 103.55 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.03 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.03 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.03 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 35,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210.70/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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