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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 339.12 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 339.12 and 208.89 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 339.12 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/339.12 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 339.12 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 70,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,838.78/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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