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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.34 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.34 and 200.11 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.34 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.34 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.34 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 67,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705.22/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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