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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.76 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.76 and 110.38 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.76 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.76 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.76 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 37,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.33/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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