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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.63 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.63 and 54.75 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.63 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.63 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.63 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 18,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539.72/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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