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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.72 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.72 and 104.16 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.72 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.72 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.72 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 35,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.82/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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