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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 340.29 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 340.29 and 89.88 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 340.29 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/340.29 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 340.29 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 30,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.27/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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