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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 338.70 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 338.70 and 200.35 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 338.70 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/338.70 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 338.70 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 67,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.55/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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