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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 311.11 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 311.11 and 212.09 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 311.11 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/311.11 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 311.11 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 65,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,983.32/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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