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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 337.97 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 337.97 and 122.57 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 337.97 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/337.97 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 337.97 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 41,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424.98/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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