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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.31 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.31 and 88.52 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.31 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.31 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.31 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 29,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945.18/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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