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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 338.10 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 338.10 and 115.65 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 338.10 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/338.10 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 338.10 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 39,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100.53/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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