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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 338.24 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 338.24 and 207.05 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 338.24 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/338.24 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 338.24 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 70,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,031.42/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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