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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 339.39 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 339.39 and 123.36 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 339.39 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/339.39 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 339.39 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 41,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.15/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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