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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 337.78 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 337.78 and 116.92 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 337.78 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/337.78 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 337.78 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 39,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493.24/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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