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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 339.18 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 339.18 and 89.21 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 339.18 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/339.18 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 339.18 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 30,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256.55/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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