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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 338.42 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 338.42 and 81.41 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 338.42 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/338.42 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 338.42 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 27,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550.37/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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