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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 338.19 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 338.19 and 88.50 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 338.19 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/338.19 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 338.19 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 29,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929.82/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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