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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.95 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.95 and 79.07 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.95 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.95 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.95 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 26,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720.02/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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