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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 337.44 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 337.44 and 115.15 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 337.44 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/337.44 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 337.44 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 38,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855.16/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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