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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 338.43 and 63.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 338.43 and 63.29 is: 94.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 338.43 = 63.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/338.43 = 63.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 338.43 × 63.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 21,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,419.23/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.92

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