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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 339.74 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 339.74 and 124.44 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 339.74 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/339.74 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 339.74 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 42,276.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276.52/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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