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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 336.55 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 336.55 and 212.92 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 336.55 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/336.55 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 336.55 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 71,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,657.16/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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