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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 336.42 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 336.42 and 219.66 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 336.42 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/336.42 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 336.42 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 73,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,898.02/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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