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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 338.97 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 338.97 and 89.16 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 338.97 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/338.97 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 338.97 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 30,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222.57/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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