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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.99 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.99 and 175.08 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.99 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.99 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.99 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 59,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349.49/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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