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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.34 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.34 and 117.31 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.34 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.34 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.34 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 39,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,690.67/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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