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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.79 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.79 and 123.39 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.79 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.79 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.79 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 41,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803.30/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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