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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.12 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.12 and 103.79 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.12 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.12 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.12 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 35,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.47/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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