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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.41 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.41 and 101.64 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.41 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.41 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.41 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 34,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,294.35/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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