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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 338.10 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 338.10 and 122.51 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 338.10 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/338.10 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 338.10 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 41,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.94/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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