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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 339.98 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 339.98 and 135.47 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 339.98 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/339.98 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 339.98 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 46,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,054.71/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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