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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.62 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.62 and 88.07 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.62 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.62 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.62 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 29,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.51/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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