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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 338.82 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 338.82 and 117.34 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 338.82 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/338.82 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 338.82 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 39,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757.14/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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