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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.28 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.28 and 71.40 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.28 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.28 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.28 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 24,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.29/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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