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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 339.02 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 339.02 and 104.16 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 339.02 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/339.02 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 339.02 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 35,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.32/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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