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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 339.11 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 339.11 and 216.58 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 339.11 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/339.11 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 339.11 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 73,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,442.72/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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