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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.51 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.51 and 71.57 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.51 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.51 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.51 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 24,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228.16/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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