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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 311.67 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 311.67 and 211.93 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 311.67 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/311.67 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 311.67 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 66,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052.22/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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