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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.61, 338.57 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.61, 338.57 and 81.33 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.61 : 338.57 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.61/338.57 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.61x = 338.57 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.61x = 27,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536.10/225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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