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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 313.05 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 313.05 and 123.35 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 313.05 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/313.05 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 313.05 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 38,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,613.15/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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