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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 337.71 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 337.71 and 78.85 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 337.71 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/337.71 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 337.71 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 26,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628.43/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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