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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.92 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.92 and 63.68 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.92 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.92 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.92 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 21,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580.57/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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