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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.16 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.16 and 54.44 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.16 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.16 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.16 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 18,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408.45/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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