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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 338.05 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 338.05 and 88.34 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 338.05 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/338.05 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 338.05 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 29,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863.34/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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