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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.32 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.32 and 122.77 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.32 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.32 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.32 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 41,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533.85/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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