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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.88 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.88 and 88.98 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.88 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.88 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.88 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 30,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153.54/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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