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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 337.89 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 337.89 and 88.26 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 337.89 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/337.89 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 337.89 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 29,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,822.17/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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