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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 337.88 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 337.88 and 161.09 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 337.88 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/337.88 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 337.88 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 54,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.28/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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