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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.48 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.48 and 123.69 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.48 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.48 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.48 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 41,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,990.28/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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