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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 338.87 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 338.87 and 81.58 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 338.87 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/338.87 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 338.87 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 27,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643.76/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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