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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.59 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.59 and 135.37 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.59 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.59 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.59 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 45,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.06/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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