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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 339.75 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 339.75 and 89.52 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 339.75 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/339.75 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 339.75 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 30,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413.68/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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