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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 338.80 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 338.80 and 89.04 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 338.80 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/338.80 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 338.80 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 30,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166.75/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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