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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.09 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.09 and 103.61 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.09 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.09 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.09 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 35,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027.30/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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