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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.87, 339.87 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.87, 339.87 and 135.29 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.87 : 339.87 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.87/339.87 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.87x = 339.87 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.87x = 45,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981.01/226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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