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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 344.75 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 344.75 and 225.05 is: 337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 344.75 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/344.75 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 344.75 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 77,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,583.14/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.06

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