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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 339.80 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 339.80 and 123.93 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 339.80 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/339.80 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 339.80 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 42,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,110.79/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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