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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 339 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 339 and 71.88 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 339 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/339 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 339 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 24,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367.32/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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