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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 339.80 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 339.80 and 207.36 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 339.80 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/339.80 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 339.80 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 70,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,459.89/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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