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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.17 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.17 and 213.60 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.17 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.17 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.17 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 72,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,233.11/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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