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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 338.52 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 338.52 and 103.83 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 338.52 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/338.52 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 338.52 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 35,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148.53/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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