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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 336.72 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 336.72 and 218 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 336.72 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/336.72 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 336.72 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 73,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,404.96/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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