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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.18 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.18 and 103.48 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.18 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.18 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.18 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 34,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,993.50/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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