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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 337.53 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 337.53 and 217.84 is: 325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 337.53 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/337.53 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 337.53 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 73,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,527.54/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.43

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