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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 338.61 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 338.61 and 212.24 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 338.61 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/338.61 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 338.61 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 71,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863.83/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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