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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.75 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.75 and 134.79 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.75 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.75 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.75 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 45,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,794.90/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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