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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.43 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.43 and 207.50 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.43 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.43 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.43 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 70,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,015.56/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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