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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.70 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.70 and 88.25 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.70 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.70 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.70 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 29,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800.56/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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