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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.88 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.88 and 88.43 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.88 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.88 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.88 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 29,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.60/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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