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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.82 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.82 and 71.10 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.82 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.82 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.82 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 24,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.65/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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