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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 339.08 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 339.08 and 104.21 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 339.08 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/339.08 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 339.08 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 35,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334.58/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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