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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 339.41 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 339.41 and 123.50 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 339.41 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/339.41 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 339.41 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 41,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917.14/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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