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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338.34 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338.34 and 215.04 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338.34 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338.34 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338.34 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 72,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,756.63/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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