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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 338.50 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 338.50 and 71.59 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 338.50 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/338.50 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 338.50 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 24,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233.22/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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