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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.64 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.64 and 97.68 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.64 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.64 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.64 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 33,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078.36/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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