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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 348.63 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 348.63 and 225.75 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 348.63 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/348.63 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 348.63 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 78,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,703.22/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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