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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 339.92 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 339.92 and 135.49 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 339.92 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/339.92 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 339.92 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 46,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055.76/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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