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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.08 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.08 and 79.16 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.08 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.08 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.08 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 26,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.41/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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