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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 338.02 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 338.02 and 71.21 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 338.02 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/338.02 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 338.02 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 24,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070.05/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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