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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.07 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.07 and 88.39 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.07 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.07 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.07 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 29,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881.57/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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