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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.62 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.62 and 207.08 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.62 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.62 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.62 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 70,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120.14/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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