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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 339 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 339 and 89.04 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 339 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/339 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 339 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 30,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,184.56/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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