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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 311.52 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 311.52 and 211.12 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 311.52 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/311.52 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 311.52 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 65,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768.10/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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