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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 337.04 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 337.04 and 209.75 is: 313.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 337.04 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/337.04 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 337.04 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 70,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,695.51/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.09

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