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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.37 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.37 and 88.75 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.37 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.37 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.37 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 30,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030.34/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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