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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.45 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.45 and 215.33 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.45 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.45 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.45 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 72,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,875.67/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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