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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 337.89 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 337.89 and 71.18 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 337.89 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/337.89 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 337.89 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 24,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.50/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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