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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 339.20 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 339.20 and 140.02 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 339.20 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/339.20 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 339.20 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 47,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494.08/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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