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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 339.18 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 339.18 and 89.23 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 339.18 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/339.18 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 339.18 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 30,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265.03/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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