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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 339.94 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 339.94 and 89.76 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 339.94 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/339.94 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 339.94 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 30,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,513.01/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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