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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.18 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.18 and 89.80 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.18 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.18 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.18 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 30,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,547.09/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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