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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.48 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.48 and 97.36 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.48 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.48 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.48 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 32,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954.41/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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