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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.64 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.64 and 123.72 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.64 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.64 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.64 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 42,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020.26/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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