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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 337.95 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 337.95 and 79.05 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 337.95 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/337.95 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 337.95 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 26,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.21/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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