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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.20 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.20 and 123.39 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.20 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.20 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.20 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 41,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853.89/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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