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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 337.67 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 337.67 and 122.41 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 337.67 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/337.67 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 337.67 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 41,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334.45/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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