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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 310.91 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 310.91 and 215.69 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 310.91 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/310.91 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 310.91 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 67,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,057.54/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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