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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.27 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.27 and 71.44 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.27 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.27 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.27 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 24,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.34/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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