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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.44 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.44 and 103.80 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.44 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.44 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.44 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 35,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130.07/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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