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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 338.28 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 338.28 and 81.25 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 338.28 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/338.28 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 338.28 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 27,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,485.25/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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