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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 338.48 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 338.48 and 103.91 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 338.48 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/338.48 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 338.48 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 35,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169.24/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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