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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.36 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.36 and 89.35 is: 134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.36 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.36 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.36 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 30,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.82/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.00

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