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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.96 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.96 and 89.49 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.96 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.96 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.96 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 30,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423.02/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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