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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 345.14 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 345.14 and 225.44 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 345.14 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/345.14 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 345.14 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 77,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808.36/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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