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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.74 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.74 and 208.41 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.74 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.74 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.74 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 70,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,388.39/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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