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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.76 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.76 and 81.63 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.76 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.76 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.76 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 27,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652.98/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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