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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 338.02 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 338.02 and 103.65 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 338.02 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/338.02 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 338.02 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 35,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034.25/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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