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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.76 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.76 and 135.79 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.76 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.76 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.76 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 46,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136.01/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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