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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 337.53 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 337.53 and 215.91 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 337.53 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/337.53 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 337.53 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 72,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,876.10/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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