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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 337.62 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 337.62 and 109.49 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 337.62 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/337.62 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 337.62 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 36,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966.01/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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