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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 338.81 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 338.81 and 123.12 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 338.81 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/338.81 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 338.81 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 41,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714.94/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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