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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 340 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 340 and 225.26 is: 340

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 340 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/340 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 340 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 76,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,586.70/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340

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