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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.67 and 62.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.67 and 62.81 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.67 = 62.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.67 = 62.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.67 × 62.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 21,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207.05/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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