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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 339.88 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 339.88 and 124.02 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 339.88 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/339.88 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 339.88 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 42,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151.92/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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