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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 339.22 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 339.22 and 134.72 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 339.22 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/339.22 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 339.22 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 45,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700.44/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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