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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 310.51 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 310.51 and 208.90 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 310.51 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/310.51 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 310.51 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 64,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,865.54/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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