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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 311.04 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 311.04 and 204.72 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 311.04 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/311.04 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 311.04 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 63,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676.11/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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