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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 339.31 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 339.31 and 207.85 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 339.31 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/339.31 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 339.31 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 70,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,525.58/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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