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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 338.45 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 338.45 and 208.01 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 338.45 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/338.45 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 338.45 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 70,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,400.79/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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