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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 339.12 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 339.12 and 134.92 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 339.12 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/339.12 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 339.12 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 45,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754.07/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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