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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 339.79 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 339.79 and 123.78 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 339.79 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/339.79 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 339.79 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 42,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.21/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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