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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.29 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.29 and 103.71 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.29 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.29 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.29 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 35,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,084.06/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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