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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 337.88 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 337.88 and 88.27 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 337.88 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/337.88 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 337.88 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 29,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.84/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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