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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 338.58 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 338.58 and 135.10 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 338.58 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/338.58 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 338.58 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 45,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,742.16/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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