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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 338.69 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 338.69 and 88.83 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 338.69 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/338.69 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 338.69 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 30,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086.05/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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