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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.73 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.73 and 80.85 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.73 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.73 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.73 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 27,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,305.07/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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