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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 338.23 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 338.23 and 134.50 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 338.23 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/338.23 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 338.23 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 45,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491.94/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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