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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.02, 310.74 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.02, 310.74 and 208.64 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.02 : 310.74 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.02/310.74 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.02x = 310.74 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.02x = 64,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832.79/225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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