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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 339.87 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 339.87 and 89.56 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 339.87 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/339.87 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 339.87 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 30,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438.76/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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