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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.42 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.42 and 110.18 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.42 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.42 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.42 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 37,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,287.12/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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