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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.58 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.58 and 88.69 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.58 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.58 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.58 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 30,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028.22/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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