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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 338.64 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 338.64 and 61.22 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 338.64 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/338.64 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 338.64 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 20,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731.54/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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