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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 339.14 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 339.14 and 110.34 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 339.14 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/339.14 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 339.14 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 37,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419.41/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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