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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 337.87 and 62.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 337.87 and 62.97 is: 94.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 337.87 = 62.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/337.87 = 62.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 337.87 × 62.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 21,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.67/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.44

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