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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 337.38 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 337.38 and 122.05 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 337.38 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/337.38 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 337.38 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 41,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177.23/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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