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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.15 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.15 and 89.24 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.15 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.15 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.15 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 30,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265.30/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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