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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 337.96 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 337.96 and 103.56 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 337.96 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/337.96 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 337.96 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 34,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,997.71/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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