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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 339.74 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 339.74 and 89.46 is: 134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 339.74 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/339.74 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 339.74 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 30,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392.69/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.19

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