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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 337.91 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 337.91 and 79.01 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 337.91 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/337.91 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 337.91 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 26,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.87/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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