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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.89, 337.39 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.89, 337.39 and 122.14 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.89 : 337.39 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.89/337.39 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.89x = 337.39 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.89x = 41,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,209.05/224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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