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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 338.04 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 338.04 and 215.46 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 338.04 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/338.04 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 338.04 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 72,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,834.10/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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