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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 337.98 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 337.98 and 71.30 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 337.98 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/337.98 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 337.98 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 24,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098.82/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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