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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.28 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.28 and 212.88 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.28 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.28 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.28 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 66,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052.41/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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