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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 338.23 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 338.23 and 110.03 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 338.23 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/338.23 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 338.23 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 37,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,215.45/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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