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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.80 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.80 and 117.36 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.80 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.80 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.80 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 39,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,644.21/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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