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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 337.84 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 337.84 and 80.99 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 337.84 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/337.84 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 337.84 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 27,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.66/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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