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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 339.27 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 339.27 and 139.54 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 339.27 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/339.27 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 339.27 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 47,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341.74/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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