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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 337.85 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 337.85 and 217.70 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 337.85 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/337.85 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 337.85 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 73,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,549.95/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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