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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 335.83 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 335.83 and 211.48 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 335.83 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/335.83 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 335.83 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 71,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021.33/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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