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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 309.69 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 309.69 and 212.76 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 309.69 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/309.69 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 309.69 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 65,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,889.64/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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