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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 338.12 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 338.12 and 81.08 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 338.12 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/338.12 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 338.12 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 27,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414.77/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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