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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 343.48 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 343.48 and 225.02 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 343.48 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/343.48 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 343.48 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 77,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,289.87/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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