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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 312.46 and 213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 312.46 and 213.07 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 312.46 = 213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/312.46 = 213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 312.46 × 213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 66,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574.79/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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