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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.78 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.78 and 122.69 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.78 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.78 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.78 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 41,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443.23/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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