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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.38 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.38 and 179.92 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.38 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.38 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.38 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 60,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.30/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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