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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 340.08 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 340.08 and 89.73 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 340.08 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/340.08 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 340.08 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 30,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,515.38/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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