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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 337.86 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 337.86 and 88.41 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 337.86 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/337.86 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 337.86 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 29,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.20/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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