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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 337.98 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 337.98 and 79.13 is: 118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 337.98 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/337.98 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 337.98 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 26,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.67/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.62

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