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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 339.17 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 339.17 and 89.09 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 339.17 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/339.17 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 339.17 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 30,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214.85/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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