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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 338.80 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 338.80 and 79.72 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 338.80 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/338.80 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 338.80 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 27,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008.24/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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