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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 339 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 339 and 212.95 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 339 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/339 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 339 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 72,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,190.05/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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