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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 341.33 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 341.33 and 225.93 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 341.33 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/341.33 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 341.33 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 77,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,116.69/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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