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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 338.19 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 338.19 and 217.27 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 338.19 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/338.19 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 338.19 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 73,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,478.54/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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