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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.36 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.36 and 103.97 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.36 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.36 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.36 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 35,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179.29/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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