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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.40 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.40 and 88.70 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.40 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.40 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.40 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 30,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014.39/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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