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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 340.26 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 340.26 and 135.46 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 340.26 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/340.26 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 340.26 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 46,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.62/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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