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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 338.08 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 338.08 and 109.72 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 338.08 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/338.08 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 338.08 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 37,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,092.59/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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