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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.10 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.10 and 191.36 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.10 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.10 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.10 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 64,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697.86/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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