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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 337.95 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 337.95 and 122.70 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 337.95 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/337.95 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 337.95 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 41,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466.47/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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