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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.82 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.82 and 88.18 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.82 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.82 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.82 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 29,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.38/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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