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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 347.64 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 347.64 and 225.25 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 347.64 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/347.64 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 347.64 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 78,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,305.91/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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