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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 335.65 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 335.65 and 216.98 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 335.65 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/335.65 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 335.65 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 72,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,829.34/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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