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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 339.99 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 339.99 and 89.68 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 339.99 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/339.99 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 339.99 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 30,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.30/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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