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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.73 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.73 and 110.30 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.73 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.73 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.73 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 37,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,362.77/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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