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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.95 and 62.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.95 and 62.99 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.95 = 62.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.95 = 62.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.95 × 62.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 21,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285.78/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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