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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 311.97 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 311.97 and 122.57 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 311.97 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/311.97 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 311.97 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 38,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235.99/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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