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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 338.12 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 338.12 and 88.44 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 338.12 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/338.12 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 338.12 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 29,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,903.33/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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