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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.98 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.98 and 116.20 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.98 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.98 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.98 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 39,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389.48/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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