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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 338.15 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 338.15 and 103.54 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 338.15 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/338.15 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 338.15 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 35,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012.05/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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