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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 338.29 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 338.29 and 88.55 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 338.29 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/338.29 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 338.29 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 29,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,954.58/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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