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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.59 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.59 and 80.79 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.59 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.59 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.59 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 27,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273.90/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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