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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 336.08 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 336.08 and 218.19 is: 325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 336.08 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/336.08 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 336.08 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 73,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,329.30/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.14

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