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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.58 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.58 and 134.95 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.58 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.58 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.58 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 45,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826.32/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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