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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 338.90 and 79.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 338.90 and 79.78 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 338.90 = 79.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/338.90 = 79.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 338.90 × 79.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 27,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,037.44/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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