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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 338.09 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 338.09 and 88.47 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 338.09 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/338.09 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 338.09 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 29,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910.38/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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