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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.91 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.91 and 122.62 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.91 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.91 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.91 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 41,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434.52/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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