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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 337.80 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 337.80 and 103.38 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 337.80 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/337.80 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 337.80 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 34,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,921.76/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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