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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.95 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.95 and 71.25 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.95 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.95 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.95 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 24,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,078.94/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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