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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.28 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.28 and 214.80 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.28 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.28 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.28 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 66,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,648.14/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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