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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 338.14 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 338.14 and 79.23 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 338.14 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/338.14 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 338.14 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 26,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,790.30/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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