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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.34 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.34 and 218.07 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.34 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.34 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.34 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 73,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,781.80/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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