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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.55 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.55 and 68.84 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.55 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.55 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.55 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 23,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236.94/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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