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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 338.51 and 79.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 338.51 and 79.42 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 338.51 = 79.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/338.51 = 79.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 338.51 × 79.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 26,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.46/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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