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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.16 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.16 and 208.68 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.16 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.16 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.16 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 70,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.23/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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