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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 339.97 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 339.97 and 89.83 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 339.97 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/339.97 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 339.97 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 30,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539.51/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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