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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 339.85 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 339.85 and 135.45 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 339.85 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/339.85 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 339.85 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 46,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032.68/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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