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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 337.77 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 337.77 and 224.17 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 337.77 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/337.77 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 337.77 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 75,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,717.06/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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