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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 342.90 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 342.90 and 225.09 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 342.90 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/342.90 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 342.90 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 77,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,183.36/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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