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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 338.88 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 338.88 and 208.91 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 338.88 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/338.88 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 338.88 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 70,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.42/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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