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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.20 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.20 and 89.17 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.20 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.20 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.20 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 30,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,244.99/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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