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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.33 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.33 and 81.29 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.33 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.33 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.33 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 27,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,500.75/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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