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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 340.03 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 340.03 and 89.83 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 340.03 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/340.03 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 340.03 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 30,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545.43/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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