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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.29 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.29 and 89.30 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.29 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.29 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.29 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 30,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,299.33/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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