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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.58 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.58 and 88.22 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.58 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.58 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.58 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 29,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.31/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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