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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 338.64 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 338.64 and 81.46 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 338.64 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/338.64 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 338.64 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 27,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585.61/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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