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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 311 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 311 and 216.24 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 311 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/311 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 311 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 67,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250.64/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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