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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 339.81 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 339.81 and 134.96 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 339.81 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/339.81 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 339.81 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 45,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,861.16/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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