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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 338.52 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 338.52 and 210.68 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 338.52 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/338.52 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 338.52 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 71,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,319.39/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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