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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338.08 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338.08 and 88.36 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338.08 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338.08 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338.08 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 29,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.75/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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