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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.52 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.52 and 134.28 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.52 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.52 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.52 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 45,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,456.47/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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