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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 339.20 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 339.20 and 139.65 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 339.20 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/339.20 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 339.20 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 47,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.28/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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