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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 339.06 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 339.06 and 207.60 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 339.06 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/339.06 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 339.06 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 70,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,388.86/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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