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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 338.77 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 338.77 and 63.55 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 338.77 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/338.77 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 338.77 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 21,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528.83/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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