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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.45 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.45 and 103.92 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.45 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.45 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.45 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 35,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171.20/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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