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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 339.58 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 339.58 and 89.44 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 339.58 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/339.58 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 339.58 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 30,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371.30/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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