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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 338.92 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 338.92 and 116.35 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 338.92 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/338.92 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 338.92 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 39,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433.34/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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