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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 339.47 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 339.47 and 89.46 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 339.47 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/339.47 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 339.47 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 30,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367.60/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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