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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 339.57 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 339.57 and 123.75 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 339.57 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/339.57 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 339.57 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 42,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,021.79/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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