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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 339 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 339 and 208.91 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 339 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/339 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 339 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 70,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.80/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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