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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.90 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.90 and 71.79 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.90 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.90 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.90 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 24,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329.63/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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