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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.56 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.56 and 110.35 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.56 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.56 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.56 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 37,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357.85/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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