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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 338.45 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 338.45 and 139.52 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 338.45 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/338.45 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 338.45 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 47,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219.85/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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