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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.62 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.62 and 80.82 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.62 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.62 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.62 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 27,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286.45/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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