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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.46 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.46 and 103.90 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.46 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.46 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.46 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 35,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165.99/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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