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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.57 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.57 and 88.32 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.57 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.57 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.57 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 29,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814.36/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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