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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 333.60 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 333.60 and 225.60 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 333.60 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/333.60 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 333.60 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 75,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,260.16/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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