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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 339.18 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 339.18 and 215.54 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 339.18 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/339.18 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 339.18 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 73,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,106.86/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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