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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 338.01 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 338.01 and 88.36 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 338.01 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/338.01 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 338.01 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 29,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.56/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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