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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 337.04 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 337.04 and 219.14 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 337.04 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/337.04 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 337.04 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 73,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,858.25/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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