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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.24 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.24 and 103.74 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.24 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.24 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.24 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 35,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089.02/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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