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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 338.76 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 338.76 and 88.98 is: 133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 338.76 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/338.76 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 338.76 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 30,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142.86/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.37

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