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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.19 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.19 and 216.61 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.19 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.19 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.19 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 73,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,036.80/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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