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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 339.55 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 339.55 and 122.59 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 339.55 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/339.55 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 339.55 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 41,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.43/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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