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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 335.95 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 335.95 and 216.27 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 335.95 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/335.95 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 335.95 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 72,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,655.37/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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