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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.62 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.62 and 78.88 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.62 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.62 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.62 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 26,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631.34/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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