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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 340.22 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 340.22 and 89.93 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 340.22 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/340.22 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 340.22 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 30,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593.83/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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