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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.84 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.84 and 89.09 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.84 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.84 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.84 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 30,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187.99/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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