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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 337.70 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 337.70 and 115.41 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 337.70 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/337.70 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 337.70 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 38,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,973.38/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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