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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.04 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.04 and 71.34 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.04 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.04 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.04 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 24,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.77/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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