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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.32 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.32 and 89.39 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.32 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.32 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.32 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 30,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,331.81/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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