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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.11 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.11 and 63.11 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.11 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.11 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.11 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 21,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338.81/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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