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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 338.58 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 338.58 and 104.04 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 338.58 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/338.58 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 338.58 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 35,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.86/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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