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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.25 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.25 and 117.20 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.25 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.25 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.25 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 39,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,642.90/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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