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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 339.04 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 339.04 and 89.15 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 339.04 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/339.04 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 339.04 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 30,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,225.24/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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