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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.27 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.27 and 89.99 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.27 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.27 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.27 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 30,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620.90/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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