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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.58 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.58 and 88.77 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.58 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.58 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.58 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 30,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055.75/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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