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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 336.78 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 336.78 and 122.04 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 336.78 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/336.78 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 336.78 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 41,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100.63/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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