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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.63 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.63 and 103.98 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.63 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.63 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.63 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 35,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210.75/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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