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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 340.48 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 340.48 and 105.24 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 340.48 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/340.48 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 340.48 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 35,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832.12/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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