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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 337.59 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 337.59 and 80.77 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 337.59 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/337.59 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 337.59 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 27,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267.14/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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