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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 338.71 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 338.71 and 110.24 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 338.71 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/338.71 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 338.71 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 37,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,337.83/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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