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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339 and 89.14 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 30,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,218.46/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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