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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 338.81 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 338.81 and 81.59 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 338.81 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/338.81 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 338.81 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 27,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641.41/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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