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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 310.95 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 310.95 and 210.66 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 310.95 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/310.95 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 310.95 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 65,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504.73/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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