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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 338.65 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 338.65 and 208.76 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 338.65 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/338.65 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 338.65 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 70,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696.90/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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