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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.71 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.71 and 88.95 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.71 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.71 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.71 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 30,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127.31/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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