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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.57 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.57 and 115.46 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.57 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.57 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.57 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 38,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975.22/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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