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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 338.99 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 338.99 and 121.92 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 338.99 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/338.99 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 338.99 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 41,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.05/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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