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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.42 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.42 and 89.30 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.42 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.42 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.42 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 30,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.64/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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