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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 310.86 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 310.86 and 217.50 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 310.86 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/310.86 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 310.86 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 67,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,612.05/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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