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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.65 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.65 and 80.82 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.65 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.65 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.65 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 27,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288.87/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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