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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 340.59 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 340.59 and 124.47 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 340.59 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/340.59 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 340.59 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 42,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393.24/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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