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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.33 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.33 and 102.42 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.33 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.33 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.33 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 34,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.50/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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