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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 340.33 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 340.33 and 135.46 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 340.33 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/340.33 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 340.33 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 46,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099.91/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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