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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.41 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.41 and 200.16 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.41 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.41 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.41 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 67,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,736.15/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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