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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 337.92 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 337.92 and 115.61 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 337.92 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/337.92 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 337.92 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 39,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068.78/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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