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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 336.66 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 336.66 and 208.66 is: 312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 336.66 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/336.66 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 336.66 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 70,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,247.48/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.11

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