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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.62 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.62 and 128.22 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.62 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.62 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.62 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 43,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417.86/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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