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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 338.28 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 338.28 and 88.52 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 338.28 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/338.28 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 338.28 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 29,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,944.55/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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