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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.74 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.74 and 80.86 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.74 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.74 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.74 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 27,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,309.66/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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