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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 338.40 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 338.40 and 211.92 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 338.40 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/338.40 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 338.40 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 71,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,713.73/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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