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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 338.32 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 338.32 and 103.98 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 338.32 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/338.32 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 338.32 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 35,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177.99/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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