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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.40 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.40 and 97.28 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.40 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.40 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.40 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 32,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.55/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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