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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 338.24 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 338.24 and 71.48 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 338.24 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/338.24 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 338.24 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 24,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177.40/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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