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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.52 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.52 and 104.06 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.52 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.52 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.52 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 35,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,226.39/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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