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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 338.82 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 338.82 and 71.81 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 338.82 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/338.82 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 338.82 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 24,329.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329.97/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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