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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 339.84 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 339.84 and 89.64 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 339.84 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/339.84 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 339.84 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 30,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463.26/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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