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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.59 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.59 and 63.45 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.59 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.59 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.59 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 21,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483.54/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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