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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 337.88 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 337.88 and 196.31 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 337.88 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/337.88 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 337.88 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 66,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,329.09/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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