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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.18 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.18 and 217.74 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.18 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.18 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.18 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 67,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,755.24/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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