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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.86 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.86 and 81.64 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.86 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.86 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.86 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 27,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664.53/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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