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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.74 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.74 and 103.66 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.74 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.74 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.74 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 35,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010.13/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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