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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.83 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.83 and 71.18 is: 106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.83 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.83 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.83 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 24,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046.74/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.76

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