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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.08 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.08 and 104.96 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.08 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.08 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.08 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 35,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693.10/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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