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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 336.57 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 336.57 and 211.98 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 336.57 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/336.57 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 336.57 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 71,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,346.11/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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