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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 337.84 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 337.84 and 122.42 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 337.84 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/337.84 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 337.84 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 41,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,358.37/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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