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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 308.58 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 308.58 and 215.66 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 308.58 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/308.58 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 308.58 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 66,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546.82/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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