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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 338.53 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 338.53 and 104.01 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 338.53 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/338.53 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 338.53 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 35,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.29/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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