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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.65 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.65 and 110.23 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.65 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.65 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.65 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 37,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328.27/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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