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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.99 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.99 and 103.79 is: 155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.99 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.99 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.99 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 35,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079.98/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.60

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