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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 339.67 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 339.67 and 122.34 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 339.67 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/339.67 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 339.67 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 41,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553.44/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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