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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 339.39 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 339.39 and 135.01 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 339.39 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/339.39 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 339.39 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 45,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.04/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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