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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.72 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.72 and 135.34 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.72 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.72 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.72 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 45,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977.70/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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