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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.08 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.08 and 135.53 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.08 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.08 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.08 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 46,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.04/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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