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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.15 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.15 and 89.74 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.15 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.15 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.15 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 30,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,525.06/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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