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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 338.46 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 338.46 and 139.44 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 338.46 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/338.46 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 338.46 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 47,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194.34/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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