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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 339.15 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 339.15 and 123.59 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 339.15 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/339.15 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 339.15 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 41,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915.55/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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