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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.20 and 63.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.20 and 63.16 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.20 = 63.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.20 = 63.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.20 × 63.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 21,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360.71/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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