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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.26 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.26 and 122.76 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.26 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.26 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.26 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 41,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524.80/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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