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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 338.94 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 338.94 and 104.16 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 338.94 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/338.94 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 338.94 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 35,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.99/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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