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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 337.95 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 337.95 and 88.53 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 337.95 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/337.95 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 337.95 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 29,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.71/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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