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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.08 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.08 and 88.53 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.08 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.08 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.08 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 29,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930.22/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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