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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 337.88 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 337.88 and 116.96 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 337.88 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/337.88 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 337.88 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 39,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.44/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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