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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 337.56 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 337.56 and 62.72 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 337.56 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/337.56 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 337.56 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 21,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,172.61/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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