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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 339.12 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 339.12 and 206.24 is: 309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 339.12 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/339.12 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 339.12 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 69,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.41/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.91

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