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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 338.98 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 338.98 and 71.87 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 338.98 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/338.98 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 338.98 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 24,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.49/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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