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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 311.24 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 311.24 and 207.66 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 311.24 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/311.24 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 311.24 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 64,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632.10/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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