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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.76 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.76 and 88.96 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.76 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.76 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.76 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 30,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136.09/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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