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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.92 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.92 and 122.78 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.92 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.92 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.92 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 41,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,490.20/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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