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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.70 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.70 and 63.51 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.70 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.70 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.70 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 21,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.84/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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