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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.66 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.66 and 89.48 is: 134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.66 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.66 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.66 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 30,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392.78/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.17

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