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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 338.82 and 63.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 338.82 and 63.57 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 338.82 = 63.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/338.82 = 63.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 338.82 × 63.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 21,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,538.79/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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