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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 338.14 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 338.14 and 71.32 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 338.14 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/338.14 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 338.14 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 24,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116.14/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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