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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 338.18 and 63.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 338.18 and 63.16 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 338.18 = 63.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/338.18 = 63.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 338.18 × 63.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 21,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.45/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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