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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.13 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.13 and 214.86 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.13 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.13 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.13 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 66,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,849.39/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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