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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 339.27 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 339.27 and 89.27 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 339.27 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/339.27 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 339.27 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 30,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,284.94/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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