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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.86 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.86 and 104.19 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.86 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.86 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.86 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 35,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305.82/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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