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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.16 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.16 and 97.44 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.16 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.16 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.16 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 32,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950.31/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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