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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.50 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.50 and 213.46 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.50 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.50 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.50 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 72,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041.91/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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