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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.43 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.43 and 81.28 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.43 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.43 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.43 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 27,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508.32/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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