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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 338.13 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 338.13 and 109.83 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 338.13 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/338.13 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 338.13 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 37,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136.82/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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