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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 338.90 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 338.90 and 97.60 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 338.90 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/338.90 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 338.90 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 33,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075.19/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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