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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.32 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.32 and 110.08 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.32 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.32 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.32 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 37,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,242.27/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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