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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 339.03 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 339.03 and 104.25 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 339.03 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/339.03 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 339.03 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 35,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.88/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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