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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 338.26 and 63.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 338.26 and 63.15 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 338.26 = 63.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/338.26 = 63.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 338.26 × 63.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 21,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360.80/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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