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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.04 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.04 and 103.66 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.04 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.04 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.04 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 35,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041.23/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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