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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 338.24 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 338.24 and 103.65 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 338.24 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/338.24 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 338.24 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 35,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058.58/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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