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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 338.88 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 338.88 and 104.17 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 338.88 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/338.88 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 338.88 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 35,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301.13/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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