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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.38 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.38 and 89.27 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.38 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.38 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.38 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 30,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.98/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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