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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 339.86 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 339.86 and 133.99 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 339.86 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/339.86 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 339.86 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 45,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538.20/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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