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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.11 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.11 and 88.38 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.11 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.11 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.11 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 29,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,880.03/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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