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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 338.03 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 338.03 and 206.62 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 338.03 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/338.03 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 338.03 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 69,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,843.76/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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