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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.01, 342.98 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.01, 342.98 and 225.91 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.01 : 342.98 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.01/342.98 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.01x = 342.98 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.01x = 77,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,483.09/230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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