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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 337.38 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 337.38 and 218.08 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 337.38 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/337.38 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 337.38 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 73,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575.83/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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