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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 340.66 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 340.66 and 124.55 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 340.66 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/340.66 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 340.66 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 42,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,429.20/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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