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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 339.37 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 339.37 and 123.50 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 339.37 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/339.37 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 339.37 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 41,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911.46/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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