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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 338.26 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 338.26 and 211.39 is: 316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 338.26 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/338.26 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 338.26 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 71,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505.71/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.77

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