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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 337.64 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 337.64 and 205.16 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 337.64 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/337.64 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 337.64 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 69,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,270.22/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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