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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 338.43 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 338.43 and 88.73 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 338.43 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/338.43 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 338.43 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 30,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028.89/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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