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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 339.72 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 339.72 and 135.18 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 339.72 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/339.72 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 339.72 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 45,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923.35/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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