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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.58 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.58 and 103.99 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.58 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.58 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.58 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 35,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.93/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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