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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 340.08 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 340.08 and 135.35 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 340.08 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/340.08 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 340.08 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 46,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028.13/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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