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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 339.89 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 339.89 and 124.16 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 339.89 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/339.89 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 339.89 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 42,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198.42/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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