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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 344.17 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 344.17 and 225.16 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 344.17 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/344.17 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 344.17 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 77,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,493.32/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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