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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.68 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.68 and 214.25 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.68 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.68 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.68 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 72,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560.76/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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