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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 339.57 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 339.57 and 224.82 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 339.57 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/339.57 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 339.57 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 76,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,342.13/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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