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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 338.25 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 338.25 and 103.62 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 338.25 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/338.25 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 338.25 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 35,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049.47/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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