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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 310.98 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 310.98 and 211.43 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 310.98 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/310.98 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 310.98 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 65,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,750.91/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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