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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.01 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.01 and 79.11 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.01 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.01 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.01 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 26,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,739.97/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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