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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 338.95 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 338.95 and 71.91 is: 107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 338.95 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/338.95 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 338.95 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 24,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373.89/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.86

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