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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.22 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.22 and 81.22 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.22 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.22 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.22 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 27,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,470.23/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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