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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.49 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.49 and 216.09 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.49 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.49 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.49 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 73,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,144.30/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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