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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.80 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.80 and 80.98 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.80 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.80 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.80 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 27,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355.04/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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