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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.61 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.61 and 122.96 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.61 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.61 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.61 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 41,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635.49/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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