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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.03 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.03 and 123.36 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.03 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.03 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.03 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 41,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.74/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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