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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 338.31 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 338.31 and 199.40 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 338.31 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/338.31 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 338.31 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 67,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457.32/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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