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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.49 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.49 and 103.98 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.49 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.49 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.49 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 35,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,196.19/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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