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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 336.32 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 336.32 and 212.41 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 336.32 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/336.32 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 336.32 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 71,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,437.73/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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