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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.41 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.41 and 71.55 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.41 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.41 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.41 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 24,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213.32/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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