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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 337.96 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 337.96 and 88.26 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 337.96 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/337.96 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 337.96 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 29,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,829.92/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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