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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 340.17 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 340.17 and 89.79 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 340.17 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/340.17 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 340.17 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 30,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544.67/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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