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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 337.69 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 337.69 and 216.49 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 337.69 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/337.69 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 337.69 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 73,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,106.51/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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