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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 310.40 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 310.40 and 215.04 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 310.40 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/310.40 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 310.40 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 66,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,748.42/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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