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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.45 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.45 and 71.60 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.45 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.45 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.45 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 24,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233.02/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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