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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 336.29 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 336.29 and 208.37 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 336.29 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/336.29 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 336.29 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 70,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,073.09/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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