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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 335.18 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 335.18 and 216.60 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 335.18 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/335.18 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 335.18 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 72,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599.99/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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