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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.34 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.34 and 117.26 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.34 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.34 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.34 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 39,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,673.75/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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