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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 340.20 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 340.20 and 124.08 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 340.20 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/340.20 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 340.20 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 42,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212.65/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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