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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.89 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.89 and 96.04 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.89 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.89 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.89 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 32,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548.36/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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