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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.61 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.61 and 78.83 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.61 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.61 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.61 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 26,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.80/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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