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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 340.04 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 340.04 and 122.51 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 340.04 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/340.04 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 340.04 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 41,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,658.30/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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