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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 338.31 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 338.31 and 207.36 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 338.31 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/338.31 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 338.31 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 70,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151.96/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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