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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 337.85 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 337.85 and 71.09 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 337.85 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/337.85 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 337.85 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 24,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.71/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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