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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 338.77 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 338.77 and 123.11 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 338.77 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/338.77 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 338.77 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 41,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,704.82/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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