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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.70 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.70 and 97.52 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.70 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.70 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.70 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 33,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030.02/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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