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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 339.88 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 339.88 and 133.84 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 339.88 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/339.88 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 339.88 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 45,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489.54/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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