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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 337.98 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 337.98 and 190.33 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 337.98 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/337.98 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 337.98 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 64,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,327.73/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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