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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 337.73 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 337.73 and 80.96 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 337.73 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/337.73 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 337.73 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 27,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.13/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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