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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.15 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.15 and 88.49 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.15 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.15 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.15 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 29,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920.76/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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