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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.06 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.06 and 88.65 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.06 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.06 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.06 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 29,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969.69/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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