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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.17, 337.75 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.17, 337.75 and 84.44 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.17 : 337.75 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.17/337.75 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.17x = 337.75 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.17x = 28,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520.24/225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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