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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 339.64 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 339.64 and 123.77 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 339.64 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/339.64 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 339.64 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 42,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.78/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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