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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 338.49 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 338.49 and 103.88 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 338.49 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/338.49 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 338.49 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 35,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,162.34/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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