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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 338.40 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 338.40 and 103.82 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 338.40 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/338.40 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 338.40 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 35,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,132.69/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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