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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.17, 337.71 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.17, 337.71 and 62.82 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.17 : 337.71 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.17/337.71 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.17x = 337.71 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.17x = 21,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214.94/225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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