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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.36 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.36 and 134.96 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.36 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.36 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.36 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 45,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,800.03/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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