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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.99, 337.64 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.99, 337.64 and 88.16 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.99 : 337.64 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.99/337.64 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.99x = 337.64 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.99x = 29,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766.34/224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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