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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 339.72 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 339.72 and 139.80 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 339.72 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/339.72 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 339.72 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 47,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492.86/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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