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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 310.74 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 310.74 and 209.80 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 310.74 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/310.74 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 310.74 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 65,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193.25/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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