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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 313.09 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 313.09 and 123.38 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 313.09 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/313.09 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 313.09 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 38,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.17/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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