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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.39 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.39 and 63.27 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.39 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.39 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.39 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 21,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407.93/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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