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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 337.83 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 337.83 and 88.39 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 337.83 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/337.83 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 337.83 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 29,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,860.88/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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