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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 340.03 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 340.03 and 89.77 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 340.03 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/340.03 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 340.03 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 30,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524.49/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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