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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 340.80 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 340.80 and 211.20 is: 319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 340.80 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/340.80 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 340.80 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 71,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,976.96/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.05

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