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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.17 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.17 and 89.82 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.17 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.17 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.17 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 30,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554.07/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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