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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 338.12 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 338.12 and 208.28 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 338.12 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/338.12 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 338.12 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 70,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423.63/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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