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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 309.73 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 309.73 and 211.09 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 309.73 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/309.73 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 309.73 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 65,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,380.91/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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