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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.92 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.92 and 88.97 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.92 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.92 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.92 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 30,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.80/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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