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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 339.04 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 339.04 and 208.60 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 339.04 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/339.04 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 339.04 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 70,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,722.94/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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