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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 336.93 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 336.93 and 206.48 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 336.93 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/336.93 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 336.93 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 69,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,569.37/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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