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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 339.35 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 339.35 and 89.28 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 339.35 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/339.35 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 339.35 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 30,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,297.17/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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