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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338 and 103.74 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 35,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064.12/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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