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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 338.58 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 338.58 and 217.62 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 338.58 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/338.58 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 338.58 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 73,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681.78/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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