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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338.15 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338.15 and 88.44 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338.15 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338.15 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338.15 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 29,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,907.29/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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