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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 336.48 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 336.48 and 219.08 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 336.48 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/336.48 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 336.48 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 73,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,716.04/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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