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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 337.56 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 337.56 and 80.79 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 337.56 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/337.56 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 337.56 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 27,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269.58/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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