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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 337.92 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 337.92 and 79.02 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 337.92 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/337.92 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 337.92 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 26,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702.44/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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