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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.25 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.25 and 225.44 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.25 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.25 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.25 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 78,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,057.43/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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