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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 338.37 and 63.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 338.37 and 63.26 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 338.37 = 63.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/338.37 = 63.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 338.37 × 63.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 21,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405.29/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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