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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.87 and 104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.87 and 104.35 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.87 = 104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.87 = 104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.87 × 104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 35,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358.87/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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