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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 310.39 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 310.39 and 213.27 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 310.39 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/310.39 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 310.39 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 66,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,197.99/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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