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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 340.09 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 340.09 and 103.59 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 340.09 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/340.09 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 340.09 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 35,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229.92/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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