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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 337.78 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 337.78 and 71.11 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 337.78 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/337.78 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 337.78 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 24,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.54/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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