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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 312.56 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 312.56 and 213.13 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 312.56 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/312.56 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 312.56 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 66,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616.04/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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