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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.85, 337.40 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.85, 337.40 and 122.13 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.85 : 337.40 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.85/337.40 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.85x = 337.40 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.85x = 41,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,206.66/224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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