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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 392.20 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 392.20 and 225.14 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 392.20 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/392.20 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 392.20 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 88,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,299.91/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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