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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.31 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.31 and 109.93 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.31 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.31 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.31 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 37,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190.42/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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