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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 338.99 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 338.99 and 89.01 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 338.99 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/338.99 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 338.99 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 30,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173.50/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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