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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 339 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 339 and 63.65 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 339 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/339 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 339 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 21,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.35/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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