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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 338.70 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 338.70 and 123.23 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 338.70 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/338.70 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 338.70 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 41,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738.00/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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