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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 505.22 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 505.22 and 225.72 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 505.22 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/505.22 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 505.22 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 114,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.26/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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