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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.28 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.28 and 104 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.28 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.28 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.28 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 35,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,181.12/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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