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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 337.56 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 337.56 and 206.34 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 337.56 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/337.56 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 337.56 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 69,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,652.13/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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