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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 339.48 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 339.48 and 135.03 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 339.48 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/339.48 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 339.48 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 45,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,839.98/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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