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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.24 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.24 and 134.92 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.24 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.24 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.24 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 45,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,770.26/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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