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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.82 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.82 and 219.97 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.82 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.82 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.82 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 74,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,530.24/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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