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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.54 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.54 and 89.55 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.54 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.54 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.54 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 30,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,405.81/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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