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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 338.11 and 63.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 338.11 and 63.10 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 338.11 = 63.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/338.11 = 63.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 338.11 × 63.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 21,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.74/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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