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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.39 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.39 and 217.41 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.39 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.39 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.39 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 73,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,568.28/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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