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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.99 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.99 and 139.45 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.99 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.99 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.99 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 47,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,271.66/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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