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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 337.47 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 337.47 and 109.40 is: 164.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 337.47 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/337.47 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 337.47 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 36,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919.22/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.07

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