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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 339.87 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 339.87 and 135.32 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 339.87 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/339.87 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 339.87 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 45,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991.21/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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