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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 339.70 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 339.70 and 123.70 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 339.70 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/339.70 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 339.70 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 42,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020.89/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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