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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.21 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.21 and 104.15 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.21 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.21 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.21 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 35,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.29/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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