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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.99 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.99 and 114.17 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.99 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.99 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.99 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 38,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,588.32/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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