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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 337.80 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 337.80 and 122.48 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 337.80 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/337.80 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 337.80 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 41,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.06/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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