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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 339.12 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 339.12 and 104.36 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 339.12 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/339.12 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 339.12 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 35,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388.87/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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