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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 311.24 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 311.24 and 200.61 is: 277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 311.24 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/311.24 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 311.24 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 62,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438.36/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.12

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