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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.07 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.07 and 88.39 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.07 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.07 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.07 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 29,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882.76/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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