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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 310.29 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 310.29 and 207.94 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 310.29 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/310.29 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 310.29 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 64,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,521.70/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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