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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.10 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.10 and 103.76 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.10 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.10 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.10 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 35,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081.26/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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