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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 310.68 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 310.68 and 206.64 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 310.68 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/310.68 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 310.68 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 64,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198.92/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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