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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.24 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.24 and 122.76 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.24 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.24 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.24 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 41,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.34/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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