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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 338.71 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 338.71 and 88.86 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 338.71 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/338.71 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 338.71 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 30,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.55/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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