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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 338.97 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 338.97 and 104.14 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 338.97 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/338.97 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 338.97 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 35,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.97/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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