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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.87, 340.17 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.87, 340.17 and 103.45 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.87 : 340.17 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.87/340.17 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.87x = 340.17 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.87x = 35,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190.59/226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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