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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 338.75 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 338.75 and 63.51 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 338.75 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/338.75 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 338.75 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 21,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.32/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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