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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.55 and 63.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.55 and 63.41 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.55 = 63.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.55 = 63.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.55 × 63.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 21,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,467.46/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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