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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.48 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.48 and 134.33 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.48 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.48 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.48 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 45,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.16/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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