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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.61, 338.31 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.61, 338.31 and 103.90 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.61 : 338.31 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.61/338.31 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.61x = 338.31 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.61x = 35,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150.41/225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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