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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 338.81 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 338.81 and 88.89 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 338.81 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/338.81 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 338.81 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 30,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116.82/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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