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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 313.07 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 313.07 and 123.36 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 313.07 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/313.07 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 313.07 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 38,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619.70/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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