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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.55 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.55 and 88.69 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.55 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.55 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.55 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 30,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,026.00/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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