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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 341.07 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 341.07 and 223.52 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 341.07 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/341.07 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 341.07 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 76,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,237.23/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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