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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 339.34 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 339.34 and 89.32 is: 134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 339.34 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/339.34 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 339.34 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 30,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,309.85/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.00

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