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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 337.63 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 337.63 and 88.17 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 337.63 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/337.63 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 337.63 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 29,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768.84/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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