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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.78 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.78 and 104.09 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.78 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.78 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.78 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 35,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.18/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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