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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.71 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.71 and 104.07 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.71 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.71 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.71 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 35,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.95/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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