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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 337.46 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 337.46 and 88.06 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 337.46 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/337.46 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 337.46 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 29,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.97/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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