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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 338.37 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 338.37 and 71.56 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 338.37 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/338.37 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 338.37 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 24,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213.76/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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