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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 337.68 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 337.68 and 88.20 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 337.68 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/337.68 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 337.68 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 29,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783.38/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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