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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.19 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.19 and 213.62 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.19 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.19 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.19 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 72,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244.15/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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