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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.04 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.04 and 81.05 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.04 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.04 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.04 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 27,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396.45/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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