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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 338.25 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 338.25 and 139.08 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 338.25 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/338.25 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 338.25 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 47,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.62/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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