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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.46 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.46 and 117.40 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.46 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.46 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.46 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 39,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735.20/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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