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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 337.56 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 337.56 and 103.49 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 337.56 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/337.56 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 337.56 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 34,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.08/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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