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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 337.41 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 337.41 and 103.63 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 337.41 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/337.41 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 337.41 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 34,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.11/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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