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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.88 and 63.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.88 and 63.61 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.88 = 63.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.88 = 63.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.88 × 63.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 21,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556.50/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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