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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.30 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.30 and 89.94 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.30 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.30 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.30 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 30,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606.58/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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