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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.43 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.43 and 208.91 is: 313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.43 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.43 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.43 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 70,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,699.72/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.36

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