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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 338.02 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 338.02 and 122.56 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 338.02 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/338.02 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 338.02 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 41,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.73/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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