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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 338.14 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 338.14 and 103.78 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 338.14 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/338.14 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 338.14 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 35,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092.17/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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