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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.47 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.47 and 88.83 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.47 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.47 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.47 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 30,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,066.07/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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