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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 339.90 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 339.90 and 124.12 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 339.90 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/339.90 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 339.90 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 42,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188.39/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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