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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.40 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.40 and 124.28 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.40 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.40 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.40 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 42,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303.21/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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