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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 339.51 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 339.51 and 135.11 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 339.51 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/339.51 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 339.51 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 45,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872.55/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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