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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 310.65 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 310.65 and 214.82 is: 296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 310.65 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/310.65 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 310.65 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 66,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,733.83/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.49

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