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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.90 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.90 and 136.24 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.90 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.90 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.90 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 46,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443.98/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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