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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 338.78 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 338.78 and 88.88 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 338.78 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/338.78 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 338.78 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 30,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110.77/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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