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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.15 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.15 and 88.60 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.15 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.15 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.15 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 29,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,960.09/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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