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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 340.37 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 340.37 and 124.03 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 340.37 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/340.37 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 340.37 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 42,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216.36/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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