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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 337.80 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 337.80 and 122.48 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 337.80 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/337.80 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 337.80 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 41,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,373.74/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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