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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.91 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.91 and 103.41 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.91 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.91 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.91 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 34,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942.76/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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