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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 310.34 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 310.34 and 210.18 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 310.34 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/310.34 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 310.34 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 65,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227.26/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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