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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.85 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.85 and 88.94 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.85 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.85 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.85 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 30,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136.87/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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