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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.36 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.36 and 122.76 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.36 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.36 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.36 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 41,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537.07/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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