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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.03 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.03 and 123.54 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.03 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.03 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.03 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 41,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,883.77/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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