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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 340.38 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 340.38 and 135.66 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 340.38 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/340.38 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 340.38 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 46,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.95/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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