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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.26 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.26 and 103.76 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.26 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.26 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.26 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 35,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097.86/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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