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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 338.73 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 338.73 and 88.91 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 338.73 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/338.73 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 338.73 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 30,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116.48/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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