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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 339.66 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 339.66 and 123.66 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 339.66 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/339.66 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 339.66 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 42,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.36/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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